Question

archaeologists can determine what foods past civilizations ate by analyzing residue found inside pottery. ______ archaeologists discovered traces of cacao (the bean from which chocolate is made) in ancient pottery from ecuador, providing evidence that chocolate was consumed there over 5,300 years ago. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? choose 1 answer: a in the meantime, b however, c in conclusion, d for example,

Explanation:

The first - sentence states a general method archaeologists use to determine past civilizations' foods. The second sentence gives a specific instance of this method being applied (discovering cacao in ancient pottery). "For example" is used to introduce a specific example to illustrate a general statement. "In the meantime" implies parallel activities, "However" indicates contrast, and "In conclusion" is used to sum up.

Answer:

D. For example,